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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.62, 24,120.66 and 11,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.62, 24,120.66 and 11,947.32 is: 17,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.62 : 24,120.66 = 11,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.62/24,120.66 = 11,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.62x = 24,120.66 × 11,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.62x = 288,177,243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,177,243.63/16,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.30

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